First-rate from the First State

What’s up with Delaware? It doesn’t get the attention other states get. It doesn’t have the honor of being the smallest state, though it’s close. It was the first colony to ratify the Constitution, thereby becoming known as The First State, so it does have that. But what’s up with the music from there? Cab Calloway was a fine guy. George Thorogood was “Bad to the Bone” and demanded attention. Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell of Television give it a healthy dose of “street cred.” But it’s no hotbed of big music that certain other states are, and this leaves a lot of room for some band to come along and further mark good ol’ DE on the map.
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By Matthew Stolarz Posted in High Fidelity, Reviews Spintonic Records, The Spinto Band

The Spinto Band, a charming indie-pop out from Delaware, have just announced the details for their forthcoming release.  And although the title might lead you to think otherwise, it should be nothing of a Shy Pursuit. In support of the release, the band will be heading out on tour and stopping by Austin for SXSW 2012.

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By Carey Uhl Posted in News Spintonic Records, sxsw 2012, The Spinto Band